While the equipment is mostly stock, Climie does have his own custom graphic on both his 36+2 pads and his blocker and glove.

Matt Climie uses a combination of Smart Strap and traditional leather on his G-NETik pads

Climie has also opted to use a combination of Brian’s Smart Strap system and traditional leather strapping, using the unique, lightweight velcro system to secure the inside of the leg channel around his calf, while also maintaining the usual leather straps around the outside of the pads. And because the new G-NETik offers both options stock – and the ability to go back and forth between the two – there is no need for Joe Public Goalie to make a custom order if they want to try a similar set up.

Climie’s G-NETik pads do differ from the stock version in terms of stiffness and break. While retail pads feature the softest set-up at all three breaks – a 3-3-3 in Brian’s speak – Climie uses a stiffer pad, without any breaks in the outer roll at or above the knee. He does, however, have an L shape built in above the knee – all options that are available on custom orders.

InGoal had a chance to catch up with Climie after practice recently, and will be sharing some drills and tips from the fifth-year pro in the near future. In the meantime, enjoy more shots of Climie and his Pads of the Week from Brian’s Custom Sports:

Climie considers himself more of a reactive goalie and isn’t afraid to flash some half-butterfly leather, which is also great way to show off his custom G-NETik graphic.

Another good shot of Climie’s custom G-NETik look during down low drills.

Matt Climie uses a combination of Smart Strap and traditional leather on his G-NETik pads

Chicago Wolves Goaltender Matt Climie flashes some leather at a recent practice, showing off the custom graphic on his Brian’s G-NETik pads and gloves.

About The Author

Kevin Woodley is a rec-league target and former contributing editor of the Goalie News magazine. He has written about the Vancouver Canucks and NHL for The Associated Press, USA Today, Sports Illustrated and The Hockey News for the last decade, and covered the 2010 Olympics for The AP.